Episode #127 – Doing Difficult ThingsOne of the most common teachings of Stoicism is that we should not only be preparing ourselves for difficulties in the future, but also that we should be actively seeking out difficult tasks so that we can strengthen our body and mind. In this episode Simon Drew shares some wise…

Episode #126 – Before You Make This ChoiceWhy do we constantly make the wrong decisions even though we know they are wrong? Why do we lack discipline and will power? In this episode Simon Drew shares some wise advice from Epictetus that will hopefully provide you with a process for better decision making. To contact Simon…

Episode #125 – A Humbling MessageIt’s sometimes easy to let the small things in life annoy us or get in the way of our ultimate peace and fulfilment. We get so wound up over things that really make no difference, and in this episode Simon Drew shares some wise passages from Marcus Aurelius that will…

Episode #124 – The Folly of Pleasing PeopleTrying to please everyone is one of the quickest paths to anxiety and stress, and the Stoics often warned us against placing too much importance on what other people think. In this episode Simon Drew shares some wise words from Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus about the opinions of…

Episode #123 – Interview with Peter Spiegel In this episode Simon Drew talks with Peter Spiegel about learning, health, Stoicism, and personal development. About the Guest: Peter Spiegel, M.Ed. is an educator, father, health coach, personal trainer and co-founder of the SimplyHealthME podcast. He teaches clients to relearn how to learn by rediscovering their personal love of…

Episode #120 – The Truth About TruthsTruth can be found in many places, and one of the noblest teachings of the Stoics is that our teachers are our guides, not our masters. In this episode Simon Drew shares a message from Seneca which encourages us to learn from the past while still carving out our…

Episode #119 – Every Discipline Affects The RestOne of the main themes throughout the main works of Stoicism is the interconnectedness of everything. The Stoics taught that everything is connected, and that we as humans are all connected as well. In this episode Simon Drew focuses on the idea that every discipline affects the rest,…

Episode #118 – Your Options in This MomentWhat is really within your power? What can you do in this moment? In this episode Simon Drew shares a mantra from Marcus Aurelius that will give you the strength to make the correct decisions as you navigate through life. To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew WANT TO SUPPORT MY…

Episode #117 – Seasick Seneca (and Other Matters of the Spirit)How can philosophy help us to identify failings of the spirit? How can a love of wisdom allow us to be better able to see our faults, and then to correct them? In this episode Simon Drew shares a favourite story from Seneca that can…

Stoicism is the ultimate philosophy for an well-lived life. No matter what stage of your life you’re in, there are Stoic principles that can completely transform the way that you live, and the way that you see the world around you.

My name is Simon Drew, and I am dedicated to sharing the joy of this extremely practical ancient philosophy with people all around the world. So are you ready to rise to the good life?